Kayla Cook

Kayla Cook was born and raised in Texas and graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Business Management. She first came to D.C. in the spring of 2007 as an intern in President George W. Bush’s scheduling office. Upon graduation, she spent two years as a trip coordinator for Dick Cheney, planning the vice president’s domestic and foreign travel and events. In 2009, she transitioned to the American Enterprise Institute, where she ran the executive office for two years. In 2011, Kayla was recruited by Tim Pawlenty to join his 2012 presidential campaign as director of scheduling.

Kayla joined team POLITICO in 2012 and works directly with President and CEO Jim VandeHei and Chief Operating Officer Kim Kingsley. Kayla was promoted to director of executive operations in 2013 and assists the leadership team on day-to-day and long-term projects.